119:hr:1069 — PROTECT Our Kids Act

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Introduced by

Kevin Hern

R Republican · House · OK-01 R+11

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Dec 04, 2025

floor Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)

Dec 04, 2025

floor Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

Dec 04, 2025

floor DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.

Dec 04, 2025

floor The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Dec 04, 2025

passed Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)

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Dec 04, 2025 Engrossed in House

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Dec 04, 2025 Referred in Senate

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Mar 05, 2025 Reported in House

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Feb 06, 2025 Introduced in House

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CRS summaries

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00 Introduced in House Feb 06, 2025

Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from the Chinese government. Specifically, the bill prohibits such funding for any school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. However, the Department of Education (ED) may issue a waiver of the prohibition if a school has an existing contract with one of these entities and the school demonstrates that the contract is for the benefit of the school and promotes the security, stability, and economy of the United States. The bill directs ED to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

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--- Referred (Senate)

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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]

-[H.R. 1069 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

+[H.R. 1069 Engrossed in House (EH)]

<DOC>

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1069

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-_______________________________________________________________________

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-IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

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-December 4, 2025

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-Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health,

-Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Attest:

-KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,

+Clerk.

+119th CONGRESS

-Clerk.

+1st Session

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+H. R. 1069

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+_______________________________________________________________________

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+AN ACT

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+To prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary

+and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the

+Government of the People's Republic of China.

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FDD ACTION

EDU

4

filings · 2026 Q4

HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA

EDU

1

filings · 2025 Q1

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Cosponsors (2)

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Kiley I

Barr R